HOME > News & Information > Recruitment > Recruitment for a mid-career JAEA Staff (Research Center for LWR Engineering)
Number of employees
Researcher 1 person
Recruitment Field
(1) Research field:
Research and development on material degradation evaluation and corrosion-resistant materials supporting the long-term utilization of light water reactors
(2) Research theme
Research on degradation evaluation technologies for light water reactor materials under irradiation environments and on the development of corrosion-resistant materials
(Summary)
For the long-term operation and enhanced safety of light water reactors, aging degradation phenomena such as corrosion and stress corrosion cracking of light water reactor materials exposed to high-temperature and high-pressure water and steam are critical issues. In addition, with the introduction of new materials such as accident tolerant fuel (ATF) cladding, materials-related challenges with a view to application in actual plants are expanding, including understanding the degradation behavior of materials under irradiation environments and evaluating the integrity of materials produced by new manufacturing technologies. Furthermore, in fields related to light water reactors, there are materials that must maintain their integrity over periods exceeding 50 years, such as storage canisters for fuel debris and overpacks for high-level radioactive waste. For such materials, elucidating long-term corrosion mechanisms and establishing corrosion prediction technologies are pressing challenges.
In this theme, in order to elucidate the corrosion behavior common to these technical challenges and to establish technologies for the development and evaluation of new corrosion-resistant materials, we will conduct research utilizing the irradiation facilities, hot laboratories and other facilities available at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency. Specifically, the research covers the evaluation and modeling of material degradation under irradiation environments, the development of material screening methods from the viewpoint of corrosion and other degradation phenomena, the establishment of long-term corrosion prediction technologies, and the integrity assessment of novel materials and of materials produced through new manufacturing processes.
This theme is carried out as part of the projects promoted by the Research Center for LWR Engineering on the development of accident tolerant fuel cladding materials and on long-term corrosion prediction for nuclear system materials. The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for these projects.
Of particular importance in this theme is the perspective of implementation in society, that is, connecting research outcomes to the development of codes and standards and to their application in actual plants. The successful applicant will not only disseminate the findings as academic achievements, but also define the practical goals of the research in light of the needs of industry and regulatory bodies, and carry the research forward with a clear view toward implementation in collaboration with external organizations.
Division assigned to (tentative)
Research Group for Nuclear Fuels and Materials, Research Center for LWR Engineering, Nuclear Science Research Institute, Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Place of employment (tentative)
Nuclear Science Research Institute, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, 2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
Qualification requirements
(1) Having a master’s degree or higher in the field related to the research theme.
*Applicants who do not hold a doctoral degree are expected to obtain one after joining the organization.
(2) Applicants with practical experience in design or project management at companies or research institutes involved in nuclear power plants are preferred.
Terms of employment
(1) Place of assignment
(Domestic) Ibaraki, Fukushima, Chiba, Tokyo, Fukui, Hyogo, Hokkaido, Gifu, Okayama, Aomori
(Overseas) Washington, Paris, Vienna
(2) Holidays
Weekend (Saturday and Sunday), National holidays, Year-end and new-year holidays, Paid holidays, etc.
(3) Social insurance
Health insurance, Welfare pension insurance, Employee’s pension fund, Unemployment insurance, Workers accident compensation insurance, etc.
(4) Housing
Dormitory for family and singles
(5) Working hours
9:00am-5:30pm (overtime work is required in needs)
*1 According to work place, working hours would differ.
*2 In some department, shift working is required.
*3 Flextime system and discretionary work system are adopted partly.
(6) Salary (For example)
‐Basic salary is provided considering years of experience in accordance with the JAEA regulation.
-Allowance/benefits
Commutation allowance, Overtime pay, Service area allowance, Dependent care allowance, Housing allowance, Allowance for technician/researcher/qualified operation chief
‐Pay rise: Once a year in October
‐Bonus: Twice a year in June and December
(7) Other systems
system of property accumulation savings
A mutual-aid society
Group Insurance, Group life and pension scheme
Insurable to Individual defined contribution pension plan (iDeCo)
Childcare, nursing care leave systems (partial leave available)
Leave of Relocating due to Job Transfer of Spouse system
Necessary documents and application procedures
(1) Curriculum Vitae (Application form 1-1) (PDF, WORD)
(2) Document of Performance in your major (Application form 1-2) (PDF, WORD)
(3) Certificates of Graduation/Completion (Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Programs)
(4) Official Academic Transcripts (Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Programs)
(5) Certificate of PhD Degree Conferral or a Copy of the PhD Diploma (only for those who have completed a doctoral program)
(6) Research career history (with A4 free format)
(7) List of publications in which your name is underlined, and Copies of major papers
(8) Research Plan (idea and ambition on research activity with A4 free format about 1000 words)
(9) Consent for the Treatment of Personal Data＊(PDF, WORD)
＊Residents only in any one of EEA member countries, namely a member country of the EU, and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and the United Kingdom are requested to submit this form.
Deadline for submission of application
Closed at 17:00 on September 18, 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
Application Method and Address for Submission
(1) Please convert the aforementioned “Application Documents” into a PDF file and submit it to the email address listed below.
(2) When submitting, please make sure to include the following in the email body:
① Your name, ②Your contact information (telephone number, email address).
(3) Please write “Research Staff Career Recruitment (Research Center for LWR Engineering)_Your Name” as the email subject line.
(4) If there are any deficiencies in the subject line or the contents of the application documents, your application may be treated as “rejected.” Please check carefully before submitting.
(5) After the secretariat reviews your application, we will notify you of its acceptance (or rejection).
If you do not receive a notification within two days (excluding weekends and holidays), please contact us by email or telephone.
*Depending on the size of your application documents, we may not be able to receive your email.
If the size is large, please contact us in advance before the submission deadline.
jinji-saiyo-career*jaea.go.jp
(Please replace * with @ when submitting)
Document examination
Examinees will be decided based on the review of application documents. Review result will be informed by a letter. Application documents will not be returned.
Recruitment examination
(1) Examination of research achievement
(Oral presentation using PowerPoint file and Q&A)
(2) Oral examination/Interview
Date of recruitment examination (planned)
Late October 2026
Place for Recruitment Examination (planned)
Nuclear Science Research Institute,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency,
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195, Japan
or
Can be proceeded on a Web meeting system suggested by JAEA
Result of Recruitment Examination
The result will be announced by a letter after the recruitment examination.
Date of appointment
In principle, after December 1, 2026 (tentatively)
Travel Expenses
We will pay travel expenses for the recruitment examination according to the JAEA’s provision.
Detailed information will be provided the candidates.
Reference
Human Resources Development Department,
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29-282-5726
FAX: +81-29-282-5819
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp (Replace * with @)
(Reference related to the recruitment field)
Dr. Nariaki Okubo,
Research Group for Nuclear Fuels and Materials, Research Center for LWR Engineering, Nuclear Science Research Institute, Japan Atomic Energy Agency
TEL: +81-29-282-6212
E-Mail: jinji-saiyogenkaken11*jaea.go.jp (Replace * with @)
Points to note
(1) Applicants who pass the recruitment examination are supposed to submit documents below.
1) Medical certification
2) The original of Graduation Certificates (for Bachelor and Master; also for PhD if applicable)
3) The original of Degree Certificates of PhD (only for those who have completed a doctoral program)
(2) Candidates without Japanese nationality are required to have the certificate of eligibility by the date of adoption in order to obtain a work permit in Japan.
Treatment of Personal Information
Submitted personal information will be used for recruitment. Personal information of employee will be used for employment control. Other personal information will be scrapped 1 year later.
Other
The Organization promotes gender equality and welcomes applications from women
